Border Security Force (BSF)

BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025 PET/PST Admit Card for 3588 Posts

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Sarkari Exam Updates

Important Dates

  • Application Begin: 26/07/2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 24/08/2025
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 25/08/2025
  • PET/PST Date: 26 December 2025 to 20 March 2026
  • Admit Card Available: 12 December 2025
  • Result Announced: To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC: ₹100/-
  • EWS: ₹100/-
  • SC / ST / Female: No Fee
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 25 years (as on 23 August 2025)
  • Selection Process: Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Written Examination, Trade Test, Medical Examination, and Document Verification

Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 3588

Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility/Details
Constable (Tradesman) - Various Trades (Cook, Cobbler, Washerman, Tailor, Sweeper, etc.) 3588
  • Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognized board and ITI in relevant trade or 2 years experience in respective trade
  • Educational Qualification: 10th Pass with ITI Certificate in relevant trade or equivalent experience
  • Age: 18-25 years (relaxation for reserved categories as per rules)

Physical Eligibility Standards

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

Category General/OBC Category General/OBC
Height 165 cm | 160 cm ST Height 155 cm | 148 ST
Weight Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards Weight Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards
Chest (Unexpanded) 75 cm - -
Chest (Expanded) 80 cm - -

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

Test Type Standards
5 KM Race Male: 24 minutes | Female: Not Applicable (1.6 KM in 8.30 minutes for females if applicable)

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Constable (Tradesman): Level 3 - ₹21,700 - 69,100/- (7th Pay Commission)
  • Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, etc.
  • Job Security: BSF Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
  • Career Growth: After sufficient years of service and qualifying in departmental promotion exams, a Constable (including Tradesman) can be promoted to Head Constable and then to higher non-gazetted ranks like ASI and SI, subject to eligibility and vacancies.

Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis

  • Exam Type: Written Test (Objective Type)
  • Total Questions: 100 Questions for 100 Marks
  • Subject-wise distribution:
    • General Awareness – 25 questions (25 marks)
    • Elementary Mathematics – 25 questions (25 marks)
    • Reasoning / Analytical Ability – 25 questions (25 marks)
    • English / Hindi Language – 25 questions (25 marks)
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Negative Marking: No Negative Marking
  • Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:50 (High competition)
  • Preparation Time: 3-6 months recommended for comprehensive preparation

PET/PST Centers

  • Various Regions: Centers across India including Jammu, Srinagar, Guwahati, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Jodhpur, Indore, etc.
  • Center Allocation: Based on candidate's preference and availability as per BSF guidelines
  • Candidates must report with admit card, ID proof, and required documents

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